Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis)
The Night Parrot (scientific name: Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of the rarest and most elusive birds in the world, endemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. Long believed to be possibly extinct, its recent confirmation through acoustic monitoring using “songmeters” has revived global conservation interest.
Salient Features: This small, nocturnal parrot is uniquely adapted to desert ecosystems. It has yel
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